Coronation concert fans respond to Lionel Richie’s “completely different” voice

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Lionel Richie divided fans with his performance at the Coronation concert last week, with some quick to point out how his voice sounded different to usual.Taking place at Windsor Castle on Sunday (May 7), the pop and soul icon took to the stage to play in front of the newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla — performing two of his fan favourites ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’ and ‘All Night Long’.The singer, now aged 73, was supported by a full orchestra, and performed to other members of the royal family, as well as a 20,000 strong crowd in honour of the coronation.

However, viewers at home were eager to highlight how his voice sounded unusual, with some branding it as being “completely different” to their expectations.“Is someone disguised as Lionel Richie because that is not his voice!

Sounds completely different,” wrote one viewer. Another agreed, writing: “Lionel Richie’s voice sounds totally different. I wouldn’t recognise it!”A third also weighed in on the debate, saying: “What the hell has happened to Lionel Richie’s voice?

He sounds completely different and is terrible live!”Not all fans were convinced that the singer’s voice was different to usual, however, with many also taking to Twitter to share their appreciation for the performance. “Ok so several people seem to disagree with me,” explained one user. “But I think Lionel Richie is still great and I really enjoyed his performance!” Check out more fan responses below.Is someone disguised as Lionel Richie because that is not his voice!